This article describes how to navigate the map view under Locations using the desktop application.
It covers the features of map layers, GIS data, zones, alignment files, models, point clouds, and drawings most commonly used in InfraField projects.
For larger projects, we recommend that you download and install Dalux Desktop on your local computer.
You can read this article to learn more: Downloading the Dalux desktop app.
The features are the same, but you will experience a faster response time.
Table of contents
Map
- Sidebar menu: The sidebar menu is the main tool for changing views and filtering data.
- Search bar: Search for tasks, checklists, and photos you have permission to see.
- Cursor coordinates: As you move the cursor around the map view, the coordinates of the cursor are displayed here. Click on these coordinates to switch from local to world coordinates.
- Toolbar: As you change views, different tools become available here.
The map view offers
- Measure: Add line and area measurements to the current view.
- Search: Search for addresses and coordinates and mark them on the map.
- Map layers: From here you can change the map layer and opacity.
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Click on the map to view the address and coordinates of that location. You can also create a new registration or open the split view if a model is nearby (see split view below).
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Split view
Click on the map next to a 3D model and select Open 3D (see above).
The view will split to show the map view on the left and the 3D model on the right. Only models from one area are shown.
Click on the map to move around and use the model to pan and rotate the view direction. The toolbar contains any saved bookmarks, 3D filters, and measurement options.
Click to minimize the map view and show the 3D viewer.
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Sidebar menu
The top part of the sidebar menu allows you to toggle between map and area/building view. It also allows you to filter for data and display it on the map.
The number in the circle next to the name indicates how many items from a filter are selected and displayed on the map.
In the screenshot below, one (1) GIS file and two (2) models are shown. Click the to remove all selections from a dataset.
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GIS
GIS (Geographic Information System) data can be added to the map view, and the components from the files can be selected to display the properties.
Click on the GIS filter to display the files available. Use 'Select all 'to select all files from the folder. Click 'Clear selection' to remove all selected GIS files from the map.
Selected GIS files are displayed on top of the map, and the map view zooms to the extent of all files.
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Click the components on the map to view the properties.
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Zones
Click the Zones filter and select one or more zone names from the list.
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Click on a zone in the map or list view, then click on the zone thumbnail to open it and see any attached information.
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Use the list view to find or zoom in on a zone. Hide the legend if it clutters your view.
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Zones and zone layers in InfraField can be colorized according to their properties. You can select which property to colorize, in the zones window, by pressing the -icon.
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Alignments
Each alignment file contains one or more alignments, which are displayed as red lines on the map. When you move the cursor over an alignment, a blue line perpendicular to it will display the station increments.
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Click the forward or backward arrows to jump to the cross-section of that area in the 3D viewer.
Navigate along this alignment using 'Ctrl + mouse wheel' or by typing in the station increments.
Click Map to return to the map view.
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A graph view of the sections can provide more detailed information about the height and distance along the alignment. You can adjust the height of the graph and zoom in and out on the x-axis.
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Models
By default, all area models are shown, indicated by the number in the circle. Click on the filter and select the models you want to see. The view changes to show the extent of your selection.
Models appear as blue footprints on the map and always show the combined models of an area or structure.
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Point clouds
Point clouds can be added to the map, by selecting them under the filter. They are then shown on the map.
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Click on the map within the point cloud and select Open 3D, this will allow you to see the point cloud in the split view along with the model.
Exit the 3D viewer by clicking the in the upper left corner to return to the map view.
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Drawings
Mapped drawings of areas, can be displayed on top of the map. You can select multiple drawings from multiple areas, and the map view changes to the extent of all selected drawings.
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Map layer
The map layers in the top right corner allow you to switch between different layers depending on your project setup.
When you click on the currently selected map layer, the options appear on the left.
Standard and satellite are always available, and any custom layers added are displayed to the right of these.
Click on a map layer from the list to change the view. The bar below the current map layer determines the opacity of the map layer. Move it back and forth to change the opacity.
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